BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catalyst Ranch - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Catalyst Ranch X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Catalyst Ranch REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045404 CREATED:20240430T233306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T233651Z UID:31673-1716042600-1716049800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Mentrual Health & Connection\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water returns to host their tea party event and foster community. \n \n \n \n \n \n From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives from puberty to menopause\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: She Votes IL\, The Period Collective\, & UIC Blood Buds \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. To help set the mood\, “period” inspired clothing is encouraged – but not required. Think red\, pink\, etc. \nThis event is open to all menstruators (pre & post included). Registration includes loose leaf tea from Vahdam Teas\, moisturizer from KraveBeauty\, and a Take Back Bag from For Days. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more and register for free here:\n \n surgeforwater.org/sisterhood URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party-2024/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Surge-for-Water-Power-of-Sisterhood-tea-party.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20240418T013523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T042533Z UID:31646-1713463200-1713470400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Housing Action Illinois: Toast to Housing Justice Benefit DESCRIPTION:Housing Action Illinois returns to Catalyst Ranch for their 8th Annual Toast to Housing Justice benefit!\n \n \n \n \n \n From Housing Action Illinois: \n\nMake a toast to housing justice during Fair Housing Month at Housing Action’s eighth annual benefit. Join us for a fun evening of pizza\, beer\, music\, and friendly faces—and a chance to win great prizes at our silent auction. Best of all\, by attending\, you’ll support Housing Action’s work toward an Illinois where everyone has a good\, affordable place to call home. \n  \nTickets \n$40 ticket includes entrance\, pizza\, and drinks\, including soda and beer.* \n*Must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. \n\n\nFor more information\, click here for the event’s website. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/housing-action-illinois-toast-to-housing-justice-benefit/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Housing-Action-Illinois-2024-Benefit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20231206T211041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214547Z UID:31484-1706259600-1706284800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Sparkitect Women's Retreat: Future By Design DESCRIPTION:Future by Design: Activate Your Best Life Women’s Retreat\nHosted by Sparkitect Coaching Studio\n \n \n \n \n \n From Sparkitect:\n\nMagic can be found at the intersection of dreaming and doing. Imagine a day where before and after don’t look or feel the same\, and where your future looks different than it did when you arrived. \nImagine a day-long experience where you walk away realizing you knew more than you thought\, and you learned more than you expected. \nImagine an experience where you learned\, celebrated\, and connected with women who share your experience and dreams for what’s possible. \nWe are creating the room where the magic happens\, and we want you to join us! Reconnect with your authentic self and design the future you want to live. You’ll be surrounded by women sharing this refresh and refocus experience. Prioritize dedicated time to focus on what you deserve to honor your life and career. \n \nCaroline Down-Higgins (left) and Jenny Henderson \nThis collaborative effort is designed and facilitated by certified executive coaches\, Jenny Henderson and Caroline Dowd-Higgins who are passionate about equipping women for success in life and career. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nFor more information and to register\, click below.\n \n Continue to sparkitectcoaching.com URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/sparkitect-womens-retreat-future-by-design/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sparkitect-retreat-at-Catalyst-Ranch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230322T204412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T215319Z UID:31136-1699560000-1699565400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Run The Light DESCRIPTION:Run The Light\nStand Up Comedy Show\nNovember 9 show: POSTPONED \nRun The Light is a monthly comedy showcase independently produced by local Chicago comics Maggie Burke\, Christi Turner\, and Ben Gerber. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFrom Run The Light:\n\nRun The Light is an independent comedy showcase put on in the West Loop. Our shows are monthly and run by local Chicago comics Maggie Burke\, Christi Turner\, and Ben Gerber. The show is approximately 90 minutes in length and BYOB. \nSeats must be reserved prior to attending all shows. We do not allow walk ups. This ensures that we are able set up our venue with adequate seating prior to the show. \nIf you have any questions feel free to send us an email or reach out via direct message on our Instagram page. We look forward to seeing you at a show soon! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/stand-up-comedy-run-the-light/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Run-The-Light-stand-up-comedy-Catalyst-Ranch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220429T204852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T225100Z UID:30454-1699178400-1699185600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Jenny's Mingle - Brunch Fundraiser for Teen Heart Foundation DESCRIPTION:Join the Jenny’s Mission community as they recognize their latest AED grant recipients and honor Jenny’s legacy of saving lives.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n The Board of Directors of Jenny’s Mission cordially invite you to Jenny’s Mingle\, a brunch and mingle event recognizing the importance of AED placements and the inaugural recipients of our AED grants. \n \n \n \n \n \n The Jennifer Lynn Snyder Teen Heart Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n JENNY’S MISSION: To reduce sudden cardiac death in youth by granting and installing publicly accessible AEDs on outdoor playing fields. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/jennys-mingle-brunch-fundraiser-for-teen-heart-foundation/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Jennys-Mingle-2023-Teen-Heart-Foundation-b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20231113T200931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T214400Z UID:31466-1698825600-1701450000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Catalyst Ranch's Anniversary Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch’s Anniversary Food Drive\nTo celebrate 21 years providing Chicago with vibrant space to imagine more\, we’re collecting food pantry items through November to benefit our fellow Chicagoans experiencing hunger. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us grow the donation!We invite you to add to the donation. Stop by our space to bring a contribution of non-perishable pantry needs\, such as peanut butter\, brown rice and pop-top canned food. \nRing us at the door (656 W Randolph St.) and we’ll buzz you in! \nThank you sincerely for all your support. \n Best items to donate and what to avoid URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/catalyst-ranch-anniversary-food-drive/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Donation Collection Drive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Food-Drive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230911T220802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T203913Z UID:31349-1695686400-1695945599@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:INNOVATE North America 2023 - Innovation management conference DESCRIPTION:INNOVATE North America 2023\nInnovation management conference from HYPE Innovation\nCatalyst Ranch prides itself on being the most creative space for innovation in all sectors. We’re happy to be the chosen setting for this large-scale event for Innovation Management professionals across North America. \nHYPE Innovation is the global innovation management software and services company hosting this multi-day conference. \nA pre-conference dinner occurs the evening of September 26 before two full days of discussion\, learning and networking\, September 27 and 28. \n \n \n \n \n \n From HYPE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATE is HYPE Innovation’s leading client forum focused on innovation management.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is culturally diverse\, drawing attendees from across the globe and various industries. \nFormats at the event vary greatly; you’ll find inspiring presentations from innovation experts\, valuable roundtables and workshops for collaborative problem-solving\, and plenty of time for networking during discussions\, breaks\, lunches\, and dinners. \nOur Goal: Learn\, Share & Network \n \nWe aim to offer you action-oriented insights\, applied innovation methods\, and industry best practices to take home. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to share your pressing challenges with a community of like-minded peers who advise and support each other. \nYou’ll become part of a network of challengers and out-of-the-box thinkers. \nTICKETS \n\nEarly Bird Rate until August 7th EOD: $349.00*\nRegular Rate from August 8th : $449.00*\nGroup pass: Buy two tickets\, get a third one for free. If three people in your company would like to attend\, we will only charge for two tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Find more information about the organizers here: www.hypeinnovation.com\n \n Click here for the conference agenda and registration URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/innovate-north-america-2023-innovation-management-conference/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HYPE-Innovation-INNOVATE-2023-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230615T001450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T001627Z UID:31241-1687028400-1687039200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Drag Variety Show DESCRIPTION:Drag Variety Show\nHosted by Koda Pendants\nChicago drag performer Koda Pendants hosts a BYOB evening of drag performances with a themed runway. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDoors open 7 pm. Show begins around 7:30 pm. Variety show will feature creative drag artists flaunting their queer talents. Runway category is The Future is Queer! \nThis is a public\, BYOB event. \n$10 cover\, tipping encouraged URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/drag-variety-show/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Variety Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/koda-drag-june-17-2023-a-e1686788067614.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230526T165224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T222750Z UID:31226-1685800800-1685808000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Surge for Water: Power of Sisterhood Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Power of Sisterhood: Celebrating Women’s Health & Wellness\nA tea party hosted by nonprofit organization Surge for Water\n \nIn honor of Menstrual Health Day\, nonprofit Surge for Water spends an afternoon celebrating women’s health and wellness\, on a personal level as well as locally and globally. \n \n \n \n \n \n From Surge for Water:\n\nAs menstruators\, we’re deeply connected in many ways – our cycles being just one of them. \nTo deepen this connection\, join us for a one-of-a-kind tea party to celebrate women’s health & wellness in honor of Menstrual Health Day. \nThrough gentle movement\, interactive activities\, and engaging conversations\, we’ll cover: \n\nMenstruality consciousness and wellness practices to live happier\, healthier lives\nLocal and global issues surrounding period poverty & stigma and ways to make a difference!\n\nSurge for Water is honored to bring this program to you in partnership with amazing local organizations: Chicago NOW\, Chicago Women’s Health Center\, Her Drive Co\, Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition\, She Votes IL\, Soulective Pelvic Health & Wellness\, The Period Collective\, UIC Blood Buds. \nWe can’t wait to share a lovely afternoon over tea\, coffee\, and light refreshments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more and register for free here: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/surge-for-water-power-of-sisterhood-tea-party/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Surge-for-Water-Power-of-Sisterhood-tea-party-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230414T153535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T153535Z UID:31182-1683828000-1683835200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Kellogg Executive Women's Network: Spring Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Kellogg Executive Women’s Network:\n12th Annual Spring Wine Tasting\nKEWN gathers for their 12th Annual Spring Wine Tasting with Boisset Collection Corporate Wine Concierge Lori Crosley (KSM’94). \n \n \n \n \n \n From KEWN:\n\nWe will kick off the evening with sparkling wine and appetizers will be served. Following an opportunity to meet other alumnae\, Wine Concierge Lori Crosley will guide us through a sampling of five wine styles from vivacious to powerful and we will leave with a better understanding of how to select wines based on our individual wine personalities. \nThe tasting will feature red and white wines from a variety of California wineries\, regions\, and grapes and will be engaging for beginners and wine aficionados alike. The featured wines as well as other wines from the Boisset Collection can be ordered through Lori and shipped to your home or office. \nThis is a seated tasting and space is limited\, so please reserve your spot to engage with other alums and learn more about your wine style today! Registration must close on April 27. All alumni\, guests\, and current Kellogg students are welcome! \nLight appetizers will be served. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/kellogg-executive-womens-network-spring-wine-tasting/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kellogg-Executive-Womens-Network-KEWN-Spring-WIne-Tasting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230322T174200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T165214Z UID:31107-1683655200-1683660600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago:\nAnnual Reflection of the Progress of DE&I Social and Policy-Related Programs\nJoin the KACC for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded social and policy-related initiatives over the last year. \nNetwork with other Kellogg alumni. \nGuests are welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n From KACC:\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded existing and identified new social and policy-related programs and initiatives over the last year. Highlights will include insights on how to increase involvement and investment for your company\, key learnings from past program failures and successes\, and why these investments contribute to reinforcing the company’s mission and increasing profit margins. \n  \nNetwork with other Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome. \n  \nPanelists: \n\nEthel J. Dickerson\, COO of CEO Action for Racial Equity\, PwC\nWendy Lewis\, Founding Partner of Wendy Lewis\, LLC\, a Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion practice firm\, and Founder and Creator of Ally SHIFT (TM)\nRobert Matthews\, VP\, Talent and Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer\, Exelon\nModerator: Shontelle Mixon\, Chief Audit Executive\, Health Care Service Corporation URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/kellogg-alumni-club-of-chicago-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kellogg-Alumni-Club-of-Chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230302T175241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T193059Z UID:31057-1679227200-1679238000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Urban Sketchers Chicago - Sketch Meetup DESCRIPTION:From l-r\, works by artists Wes Douglas\, Jing Jenny Zhang and Kelly Parkhouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the artists of the Urban Sketchers Chicago and use our vibrant space to inspire your art!\n \n \n \n \n \n Urban Sketchers Chicago is a social group of artists who meet in person every month to use one environment to sketch\, paint\, and more. \n \n RSVP via Facebook\n \n \n \n \n \n Click above for more details on the event. There you’ll also find the coordinator\, Gail Dokucu\, who can answer any questions you might have. \nEnjoy the company of fellow artists as you spend a peaceful afternoon making art\, and by the end you’ll be able to appreciate each other’s work. \nWe at Catalyst Ranch are always amazed to see the breadth of media and styles that are done in these meetups. We hope you’ll enjoy our unconventional space! \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/urban-sketchers-chicago-sketch-meetup/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup,Play,Recreational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/USK-Urban-Sketchers-Chicago-meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230127T171544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T181042Z UID:30997-1677780000-1677787200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Business Improv: Effective Communication Workshop with improve it! DESCRIPTION:Business Improv: Effective Communication Workshop with improve it!\nCatalyst Ranch welcomes back improve it! for their best selling in-person Business Improv Workshop! The improve it! facilitators establish an atmosphere of fever-pitch fun to grow attendees’ workplace confidence and leadership skills. \n\n***Normally $35\, admission to this March 2 workshop is available to Catalyst Ranch friends and family at 50% off! Use the Promo Code ‘CATALYSTRANCH’ when selecting your ticket. \n\nFrom improve it!: \nReady to refresh communication?\nCraving new connections and laughter?\nInterested in seeing what we’re all about?\nJoin us for our public workshop on March 2nd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST. \nSince 2014\, we’ve worked with hundreds of teams globally and tens of thousands of participants to build employee engagement\, communication\, and collaboration\, through the artform of improvisational comedy. \nUsually\, our workshops are facilitated privately to client teams and organizations. However\, on March 2nd we’ll be inviting leaders from all different organizations to experience our improv-based Effective Communication Workshop\, network\, and laugh more than a normal Thursday! \nWe’ll show you the full improve it! experience so you can communicate\, inspire\, and motivate your team moving forward. We can’t wait to see you there! Bring a friend or colleague to make the experience twice as fun! \nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s professional improvisers—all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked…\nimprove it! Co is a power skill training company that develops leaders and teams through play\, improv and experiential learning. To learn more about improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \n \nAdditional Details:\nTime: March 2nd\, Registration opens at 5:30 pm. and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. \nLocation Details: Catalyst Ranch\, 656 West Randolph Street\, Polka Room on Floor 5E Chicago\, IL 60661 \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop. \n*Please note* we will have a videographer at this event\, and will be asking all participants to sign a video release waiver. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/business-improv-effective-communication-workshop-with-improve-it/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Play,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/improveit-business-improv-workshop-catalyst-ranch-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20230210T212740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T214305Z UID:31039-1676982600-1677004200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Chicago Planner Master Class - Venue-Hop Tour DESCRIPTION:Chicago Planner Master Class — Venue Hop Tour\nA progressive showcase for meeting and event planners with a table-top networking event! \nMeeting and event planners\, come experience Catalyst Ranch in the best way possible: as a partygoer we get to pamper and impress! \nCatalyst Ranch is proud to be a featured stop on this fun\, progressive venue tour led by Chicago Planner Master Class. Planners will start at our West Loop neighbor Carnivale and then travel as a group\, enjoying food\, drinks and live music at five exciting venues. \nEvent is free to participate!\n\n  \nFrom Chicago Planner Master Class: \n\n\n\nGet the party started early this Fat Tuesday! As you tour from venue to venue\, enjoy food and beverages while listening to live music entertainment. Take home a custom fashion illustration for each guest after the event\, and design your own Mardi Gras wine glass charm as you grow your network and meet with new Chicago businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – Check-In Begins1:00 PM – Event Begins1:15 PM – Venue Visits Begin6:30 PM – Event Ends \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chicago Venue Hop will connect 60-80 local meeting and event planners with a variety of event venues and event service providers over the course of an afternoon. Each stop on this exclusive event will consist of a venue tour\, food and drink samples\, and connecting with planners and businesses. Participants will ride in buses from stop to stop and finish at one central location for a table-top style networking event. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-planner-master-class-venue-hop-tour/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023Feb-Ateema-Planner-Venue-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20221110T154757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T163515Z UID:30769-1670520600-1670531400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Catalyst Ranch's 20th Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our annual party\, celebrating 20 years of business by breaking new ground!\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 8\nTime: 5:30p-8:30p\nRSVP: Email kira@catalystranch.com\n\n \n Email Kira here to RSVP!\n \n \n \n \n \n You’re invited to celebrate Catalyst Ranch’s twenty years of creativity and innovation at our 20th Anniversary Party! We’re providing bites and drinks from Tri-Star Catering to be enjoyed in our legendary creative space. \nCome mingle with our friends and family as we look back on our storied history and look AHEAD to unlocking more creative potential with the debut of a BRAND NEW SPACE. Like our supporters from Day 1\, you’ll get in on the ground floor\, and we’ll take you to new heights—literally (Hint hint)! \nDon’t miss our favorite event of the year… URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/catalyst-ranchs-20th-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Catalyst-Ranch-20th-Anniversary-Party-feat-image-exclamation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220228T235015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T211129Z UID:30311-1667325600-1667332800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:AMA Chicago : Career Connections DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago: Career Connections\nThis semi-annual event is built around moving your career forward today and tomorrow. Current job seekers and anyone who likes to keep their options open will benefit from the insights\, advice and tips offered by our experts. \nAgenda6:00 – Welcome6:05 – Jeff Fagel6:50 – Rosie Zilinskas7:35 – Wrap-up \n \n Click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n Poke the Box: The map to thriving in your career\nwith Jeff Fagel\, CMO\, MadHive\n\nWhat you can learn from lions\, chipmunks\, and purple cows to help you grow your career and land your next job\nHow to position yourself for success and breakthrough the job application and candidate clutter.\nHow a simple model can help you plan for career advancement and promotion discussions.\n\nPositioning Yourself for Success: The first 90 days\nwith Rosie Zilinskas\, Career Coach\, 19 Stages\n\nDiscover what struggles show up in a new job that have nothing to do with your knowledge or skills\nLearn about the special challenges that you face when joining a new organization\nGain momentum with a rock-solid plan for long term success\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Fagel is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer who has built brands and product go-to-market plans across very cluttered and fast-moving categories. His experience building the teams and market entry strategies ahead of market maturity spans a diverse mix of start-up and corporate experience across B2B\, B2C\, AdTech and MarTech categories. Jeff is currently CMO for Madhive\, a fast-growing startup and leader within the emerging convergent TV space. Through a modern digital TV advertising operating system\, Madhive has built the leading automated platform for local broadcasters to buy and sell premium CTV/OTT inventory as an extension of their linear broadcast television advertising. \nWorkshop leader\, Rosie Zilinskas\, is a leadership coach and expert in the world of “Career Progression.” With 30 years’ experience climbing the corporate ladder in global insurance companies\, she is now an Executive Vice President. She is currently specializing in high-net-worth insurance\, where she manages Underwriting Governance and Education & Training. Rosie is the creator of the No Woman Left Behind Success Formula to help individuals take command of their profession. She helped dozens of people obtain the promotion they were seeking to finally shred the frustration of a dead-end position. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-career-connections/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AMA-Chicago-Career-Connections-event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20221014T214758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T214824Z UID:30735-1666533600-1666540800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Creative Education Foundation DESCRIPTION:Get Your (Deliberate) Creativity On\nThe originators of “brainstorming\,” offer a free intro to Creative Problem Solving\, with valuable\, actionable tools.\nCreative Education Foundation shares their sought-after methodology in a free one-hour primer for our creativity-loving Catalyst Ranch community\, followed by networking and refreshments. \nLearn deliberate creativity tools and techniques that you can apply to challenges and opportunities immediately. Come away with renewed confidence in your arsenal for problem solving and in your creativity. \nWe’re excited to offer this primer to the many communities we serve: educators\, facilitators\, team leaders\, community organizers\, and more. \n  \n \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/free-workshop-creative-education-foundation/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Creative-Education-Foundation-event-image-Oct-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220907T225416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T230435Z UID:30560-1665252000-1665262800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Fiesta de Frida 2022 - Women's Justice League DESCRIPTION:Fiesta de Frida\nThe annual event from Women’s Justice League benefiting the fight against domestic abuse.\nFiesta de Frida is back for a special October edition in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! \nJoin us for a unique mixed media art project as we re-create Frida Kahlo’s “Unos Cuantos Piquetitos”: \nArguably one of her most evocative works\, the painting depicts a gravely injured woman lying on blood stained sheets\, overlooked by a looming male figure. Frida Kahlo painted this after reading of a drunken man who had stabbed his girlfriend 22 times to death. He told the judge: “But I only gave her a few small nips.” This is among her goriest work. At the time this painting was produced\, Frida had uncovered her husband\, Diego Rivera\, was having an affair with her sister. Blood-red paint drips out of the picture\, on to the frame. Yet the painting is small in size with delicate details. Kahlo juxtaposed pretty details – doves\, a lace pillow – with shocking violence. This mix of the macabre and ironic\, intimate and gory\, showcases intimate partner violence in every way. \nSpecial performance by Las Cartas de Frida honoring domestic violence survivors. Las Cartas de Frida has been empowering women in the Chicago area through writing\, music\, art\, and dance. Inspired by letters written by Frida Kahlo to her husband Diego Rivera from 1929 until her death\, Norbella Aguilar will read letters from survivors\, perform an interpretive dance\, and guide VIP ticket holders through a one-of-a-kind writing workshop. \nAll guests must be 21 and over – tickets include a complimentary alcoholic beverage. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Justice League fighting domestic violence. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/fiesta-de-frida-2022-womens-justice-league/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiential,Fundraiser,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fiesta-de-frida-2022b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220121T161034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143649Z UID:30186-1655314200-1655321400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop Series with Executive Learning Exchange DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n The Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development and HR leaders providing members with opportunities for peer sharing and collaboration. Friends of Catalyst Ranch are invited to this programming\, which is typically available only to ELE members! \nSession 3: How to Market Your Book\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nFor non-members of ELE\, e-mail kira@catalystranch.com to register. Please specify if you are attending in-person or virtually. \nAll attendees will have access to a complimentary 4-minute highlight video from this live discussion with ELE Leader-members on ELE’s Insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n From ELE: \nHave you ever wanted to write a non-fiction book\, yet did not know where to start? A book is the most condensed form of knowledge on the planet. \nYour accumulated expertise and points of view are valuable. Whether you are a corporate leader or an individual contributor\, many want to learn from your ideas and experience. Most authors and aspiring authors know writing a book is hard. Yet\, it’s not that difficult because millions of people participate in this creative endeavor every year. There are two factors that make writing a non-fiction book accessible and possible: \n🎯 Knowing your why🎯 Being disciplined about your process \nAnd a recent poll suggests the top two reasons people want to write a non-fiction book include: \n✅ Legacy\, making a difference✅ Establish credibility \nIf your desire is to write a book\, sign up for the 3-part series or start with the first workshop\, “Getting Started.” \nAbout the presenters and panelists:\nMelissa Wilson has helped hundreds of authors write and publish their non-fiction (and fiction) books. The other members of the panel\, Marti Konstant\, Nick Allen\, Teri Hart\, and Tracey Wik have published books and articles and can share the real-world experience of what it takes to author and publish a book. \n*Click here for info on the rest of the panelists* \nThis three-part workshop series will focus on the following areas:\n\nGetting Started – February 2022\nMaking it Real – April 2022\nHow to Market Your Book – June 2022 URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop-series-with-executive-learning-exchange/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELE-Book-Writing-Workshop-3-June15-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220301T190520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T232145Z UID:30329-1649939400-1649943000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Series: Resilience Master Mind Reboot DESCRIPTION:Jackie Sloane\, MCC\, facilitates a new round of highly interactive webinars\, where participants become a supportive circle focused on well-being and cultivating resilience\, meeting April 14\, May 12 and June 9. \nResilience Master Mind Reboot\nAn interactive webinar series with facilitator Jackie Sloane\nIt’s been an extended time of change\, challenge and uncertainty. The rhythm of your life may have been altered\, and you may be sorting that out yet. Many of us could benefit from a supportive community focused on well-being and cultivating resilience as we explore this period and your needs now. \nJoin us April 14 from 12:30-1:30 pm CT\, for Resilience Master Mind Reboot\, the first of a three-video webinar series. \nIn these highly interactive sessions\, get in deeper touch with your own inner voice\, explore the power of thought\, intention and practice to build resilience as you go about your daily life. We’ll share useful resources and exercises\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and share reflections and learning. We’ll invite you to connect with another group member in between sessions to support you in cultivating new practices\, greater well-being and community. \nOver the series\, we’ll explore:• What’s incubating within you now• Restoring/recreating your own rhythm• The role of play and health• Mindfulness and health• Attachments and flow \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuition: Early registration by March 14: $175. Regular registration: $195\nProgram includes three group webinars\, plus one one-hour private coaching session to support you in getting the most out of the series. \nDates: April 14\, May 12\, June 9; 12:30-1:30pm each day.\nSessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. \n \n \n \n \n \n To Register:\nContinue to sloanecommunications.com and hit the Register button there. \n \n Register at sloanecommunications.com now\n \n \n \n \n \n Series Facilitator\nJackie Sloane\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership group and retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, lifealtering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-series-resilience-master-mind-reboot/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Resilience-Master-Mind-Reboot-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220203T161255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T190608Z UID:30220-1644278400-1644537599@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Men's Meditation & Empowerment Session DESCRIPTION:360 Chicago Tours holds two sessions of men’s meditation and reflection\, February 8 and 10.\n\nPatrick McKay of 360 Chicago Tours leads these sessions of exploration. From the 360 Chicago Tours event page: \nJoin us for meditation and empowerment. With these sessions we hope to create a safe space for men to come together and embrace themselves and others without shame or judgement.  \nWe are going to meditate\, dance\, express ourselves in a safe space and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. \nTwo dates are available: \n\nTuesday\, February 8: Morning session 9:30am-11:30am CST\nThursday\, February 10: Evening session 6:30pm-8:30pm CST\n\n\n  \nFor more information and to RSVP\, click below: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/mens-meditation-empowerment-session/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/360-Chicago-Tours-mens-meditation-wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220204T161437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T161513Z UID:30261-1643961600-1643994000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Test DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/test/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220203T212031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212031Z UID:30247-1643961600-1643994000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:IL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELE-Book-Writing-Workshop-Series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220203T212645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212645Z UID:30259-1643875200-1643907600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book 4 DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-4/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20220203T212547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212605Z UID:30252-1643875200-1643907600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop Series with Executive Learning Exchange 3 DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop-series-with-executive-learning-exchange-3/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20211022T190833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T190833Z UID:30018-1636048800-1636059600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Nonprofit Board Match Chicago DESCRIPTION:The Nonprofit Board Match event is an opportunity for professionals from every sector and at every skill level\, to gain leadership skills while working in service with social good organizations to help them fulfill their mission. This event provides a venue and process for connecting.\nIf you’re interested in joining the talent pool and being matched with a great nonprofit board\, catch us on Thursday\, November 4 from 6–9PM at Catalyst Ranch! Light food and beverages will be supplied throughout the evening.  \nIndividuals who identify as Black\, LatinX\, Women\, and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply and attend. \nThe event is hosted by LimeRed and J.R. Holston Consulting. \nPlease be advised\, the organizers of this event require proof of vaccination. Please continue to the event registration site to see details. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/nonprofit-board-match-chicago/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Nonprofit-Board-Match-Chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20210902T211843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T212241Z UID:29795-1632493800-1632501000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Cookie & Coffee Social DESCRIPTION:This month we’re leaving the ice cream behind in favor of some much needed caffeine. Come meet our staff\, learn about our services\, and tour our fabulous rooms—all while enjoying a hot or iced beverage from a special coffee bar. And of course\, lots and lots of cookies for dunking. \nRSVP by emailing kira@catalystranch.com URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/cookie-coffee-social/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Ranch Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cookie-and-coffee-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20210716T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T015102Z UID:29343-1631795400-1631799000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo Master Mind! 9/16 DESCRIPTION:Join Jackie Sloane and Catalyst Ranch for a 6-month recurring VIRTUAL workshop group: Resilience Rodeo Master Mind – a public\, online program—also available in a custom format for your organization! Expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. \n\nTicket Sales Have Ended. Thank you for your interest in Resilience Rodeo Master Mind!\nWant to bring this to your organization? Contact Jackie Sloane jackie@sloanecommunications.com/ 773-465-5906.\nAnd see our Meeting Bundles to learn about the Transformational Leadership Retreat with Jackie\, available for your meetings at Catalyst Ranch.\n\n As we move out of this challenging and eventful period\, you may need to recalibrate. What’simportant to you may have shifted. And\, how’s your vibrancy? Could you benefit from being in a learning community as you continue to refocus and cultivate your resilience in this New Now? Join the Resilience Rodeo Master Mind to expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. Join us June 17 from 12:30-1:30pm CT\, for the first of a six-month video webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn to build resilience into your daily life with simple practices and personal management techniques that empower you. We’ll share useful information\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and practices\, like mindful “savoring” of experiences\, moments and plans\, and learn how they can have lasting impact on mood and well-being. You’ll also get support for what you’re working on. We’ll invite you select an area or areas in which you want to see progress. \nThe series includes:\nTo support self-awareness\, and clarify purpose\, keys to resilience:\n– Intake reflection exercise for you to complete\, to support you in identifying what you’ve learned over this period\, what\, if anything you wish to celebrate\, and what you’d like to focus on going forward – Enneagram assessment and private 1:1 debrief\, as well as resources to learn more – One 1:1 confidential coaching session to support you in clarifying outcomes at the outset\, or\, to be used at any time. – 6 interactive webinars over 6 months. Topics include: \n\nThe power of purpose and how it impacts physical and mental health\, according to studies\nHow thoughts impact mood\, your brain and resilience\nOutsmarting limiting beliefs\nCultivating the behaviors that energize and support you\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nSaying “no\,” and making request\nIdentifying and breaking unproductive narratives\n\nSession dates\, 12:30-1:30 pm CT:\n\nJune 17\nJuly 15\nAugust 19\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 16\n\nTuition: $285 when paid in full by May 25\, or\, $325 after.\n**Payment by check\, Zelle or PayPal accepted\, as well as through this platform. Contact Jackie Sloane – jackie@sloancommunications.com for details if you wish to pay by check or Zelle (please use jackiesloane@comcast.net when using digital payment options such as Zelle or PayPal) Sessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. Tuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nRecommended prework: To get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on:\nWhat area or areas of your life would you like to see movement on? What’s your goal or your purpose in participating in the series? What’s challenging you about resilience right now? You may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections.   The Resilience Rodeo gave me the jump start that I needed. From it\, my new morning routine is to do yoga\, meditate\, and journal before checking the news or my email. I really want to check the news so that motivates me to get moving early! It makes all the difference. Committing to a regular yoga practice has eluded me for more than 30 years. I gratefully credit the Resilience Rodeo for this long awaited\, positive breakthrough. -Terry Edlin Jackie’s Resilience Rodeo was immensely helpful with achieving both my personal and professional goals. The materials and practices she covers in these sessions will stay with me for the rest of my life! My attitude and ability to deal with stress have improved\, and the support provided by the group was incredibly invaluable. Even my boss commented about how much my resilience improved. The team at Catalyst Ranch is great\, too\, and I look forward to attending many more Rodeos! – Kate Kalil The resources were awesome. – Tami Cole   Program facilitator and creator JACKIE SLOANE\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, life-altering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. A woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com . URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/resilience-rodeo-master-mind-9-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Resilience-Rodeo-Master-Mind.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20210815T173008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T213644Z UID:29332-1629376200-1629379800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo Master Mind! 8/19 DESCRIPTION:Join Jackie Sloane and Catalyst Ranch for a 6-month recurring VIRTUAL workshop group: Resilience Rodeo Master Mind – a public\, online program—also available in a custom format for your organization! Expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. \n\nTicket Sales Have Ended. Thank you for your interest in Resilience Rodeo Master Mind!\nWant to bring this to your organization? Contact Jackie Sloane jackie@sloanecommunications.com/ 773-465-5906.\nAnd see our Meeting Bundles to learn about the Transformational Leadership Retreat with Jackie\, available for your meetings at Catalyst Ranch.\n\nAs we move out of this challenging and eventful period\, you may need to recalibrate. What’s important to you may have shifted. And\, how’s your vibrancy? Could you benefit from being in a learning community as you continue to refocus and cultivate your resilience in this New Now? Join the Resilience Rodeo Master Mind to expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. Join us June 17 from 12:30-1:30pm CT\, for the first of a six-month video webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn to build resilience into your daily life with simple practices and personal management techniques that empower you. We’ll share useful information\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and practices\, like mindful “savoring” of experiences\, moments and plans\, and learn how they can have lasting impact on mood and well-being. You’ll also get support for what you’re working on. We’ll invite you select an area or areas in which you want to see progress. \nThe series includes:\nTo support self-awareness\, and clarify purpose\, keys to resilience:\n– Intake reflection exercise for you to complete\, to support you in identifying what you’ve learned over this period\, what\, if anything you wish to celebrate\, and what you’d like to focus on going forward – Enneagram assessment and private 1:1 debrief\, as well as resources to learn more – One 1:1 confidential coaching session to support you in clarifying outcomes at the outset\, or\, to be used at any time. – 6 interactive webinars over 6 months. Topics include: \n\nThe power of purpose and how it impacts physical and mental health\, according to studies\nHow thoughts impact mood\, your brain and resilience\nOutsmarting limiting beliefs\nCultivating the behaviors that energize and support you\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nSaying “no\,” and making request\nIdentifying and breaking unproductive narratives\n\nSession dates\, 12:30-1:30 pm CT:\n\nJune 17\nJuly 15\nAugust 19\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 16\n\nTuition: $285 when paid in full by May 25\, or\, $325 after.\n**Payment by check\, Zelle or PayPal accepted\, as well as through this platform. Contact Jackie Sloane – jackie@sloancommunications.com for details if you wish to pay by check or Zelle (please use jackiesloane@comcast.net when using digital payment options such as Zelle or PayPal) Sessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. Tuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nRecommended prework: To get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on:\nWhat area or areas of your life would you like to see movement on? What’s your goal or your purpose in participating in the series? What’s challenging you about resilience right now? You may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections.   The Resilience Rodeo gave me the jump start that I needed. From it\, my new morning routine is to do yoga\, meditate\, and journal before checking the news or my email. I really want to check the news so that motivates me to get moving early! It makes all the difference. Committing to a regular yoga practice has eluded me for more than 30 years. I gratefully credit the Resilience Rodeo for this long awaited\, positive breakthrough. -Terry Edlin Jackie’s Resilience Rodeo was immensely helpful with achieving both my personal and professional goals. The materials and practices she covers in these sessions will stay with me for the rest of my life! My attitude and ability to deal with stress have improved\, and the support provided by the group was incredibly invaluable. Even my boss commented about how much my resilience improved. The team at Catalyst Ranch is great\, too\, and I look forward to attending many more Rodeos! – Kate Kalil The resources were awesome. – Tami Cole   Program facilitator and creator JACKIE SLOANE\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, life-altering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. A woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com . URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/resilience-rodeo-master-mind/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Resilience-Rodeo-Master-Mind.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T045405 CREATED:20210422T013001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T191659Z UID:22236-1621531800-1621537200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Offbeat Networking - A Hybrid Event on May 20 DESCRIPTION:Networking with a Catalyst Ranch twist. And you can join in-person OR virtually: Offbeat Networking is a Hybrid event!\nJoin us for a networking event unlike any you have ever attended before. \nWe know the images that networking probably conjures up in your mind – both positive and negative – and we’re planning on exploding them and starting afresh with a totally novel concept. \nSometimes the best connections come from the most unexpected people. But we never even start a conversation with those people. We’re intimidated. We don’t think that they are a likely prospect for our product or service. We pre-judge. We narrow the diversity and eclectic flavor of our networks without even realizing it. \nBut Catalyst Ranch has always been about diversity in thinking and fostering conversations\, so this event is a way to bring what we do for meetings to the networking event. We promise an evening that is \nUnexpected. Playful. Fun. Thoughtful. Provocative. Friendly. Offbeat.\nYou’ll just have to trust us. We don’t want to spill the beans of what we’ll be doing but we promise it’ll be a memorable night. \nAnd we’re trying something new on top of format busting. We’re mixing in-person and virtual participation. Hybrid Networking is born! Yes\, it’s a thing now. But don’t worry about getting lost in the crowd. We’re limiting our headcount to ensure meaningful connecting as well as COVID safety. \n\nPlease be advised: In-person attendees are required to wear masks. If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event\, you should not come to the venue and are welcome to join virtually. \n  \n\n\nCATALYST RANCH\, Chicago’s Creative Meeting and Event Solution\nCatalyst Ranch is Chicago’s authority on creative meetings and events\, both in-person and virtually. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/offbeat-networking-hybrid-may-20/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Meetup,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Offbeat-Networking-logo-Featured-Image-1080x540-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR